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Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 13:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany,

The article from MSN discusses Elon Musk's growing influence in European politics, particularly through his ownership of X (formerly Twitter) and his interactions with far-right politicians. Musk has been engaging with and promoting content from European far-right figures, which has raised alarms among European politicians and observers. His actions are seen as potentially swaying public opinion and elections, especially with the upcoming European Parliament elections. Critics are concerned that Musk's platform could amplify extremist views, thereby influencing the political landscape in Europe. This involvement comes after Musk reportedly helped Donald Trump win the 2016 U.S. election by allowing his campaign to use X's data analytics. The article highlights the fear that Musk's influence could lead to a rise in nationalist and anti-immigrant sentiments across Europe, mirroring some of the political shifts seen in the U.S.

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